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In segment one, Kyle M.K., Indeed’s Talent Strategy Advisor discusses a recent publication of the 100 companies with the highest scores for "Workplace Wellbeing. Then, Ramona Schindelheim, the Editor in Chief of Working Nation, joins Hal to talk about how jobs and preparation for jobs is transforming. 

Michael Phipps - geologist and consultant for Rancho Palos Verdes - joins Hal to talk about the land movement in the Palos Verdes peninsula. Then, Terry Bailey, Attorney with ACTS law, talks to Hal about the lawsuit he is filing on behalf of homeowners in the Palos Verdes area.

Hal interviews Board of Water and Power Commission President Richard Katz about the challenges the DWP faces due to climate change and how they prepare for hot weather. Then, Gabe Reilich and Lucia Knell of Upworthy join Hal to talk about their new book "Good People:  Stories from the Best of Humanity." 

In segment one, Hal interviews Steve Cobb, the Chief Information Officer for Security Scorecard about the recent massive data breaches and what consumers can do to protect themselves. Then, attorney Ugo Lord joins Hal to talk about the recent traffic stop and arrest of Miami Dolphins Wide Receiver Tyreek Hill. 

Hal talks to LA County Library Director Skye Patrick at the East LA Library about what's available through the library system, and it's a lot more than just books.

Bridgette Stumpf, the Executive Director of Network for Victim Recovery of DC, joins Hal to talk about the need for trigger warnings on movies such as the recent “It Ends With Us." Then, hear from Dr. Andrew Leuchter, Director of UCLA TMS, on the expansion of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for the treatment of depression in teens. Finally, Dr. Matt Waxman, emergency physician and professor, cha...

This week, Hal Eisner is joined by pediatrician Dr. Connie Bartlett, transitional kindergarten educator Christine Colbert and Learnville's Carrie Lyn.

Hal is joined by the founder of Dermalogica, Jane Wurwand, who also founded the nonprofit foundation FOUND/LA which helps launch deserving entrepreneurs. Then, Damian Hanlon, the owner of Molly Malone’s Irish Pub, discusses the fire that shut down the LA entertainment icon.

Andrew Meieran, the Proprietor of Clifton’s Republic, joins Hal to discuss the reimagining of the former Clifton’s Cafeteria. Then, Old Town Music Hall Executive Director, Angie Hougen tells Hal about the history of the beloved El Segundo venue and why people love it.

Kimberly Cohn, the Chief Marketing Communications Officer for Easterseals of Southern California and Andy Arias, a national policy expert for marginalized communities, join Hal to discuss Disability Pride Month.

Norma E. García-González, Director of Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation, and Cynthia Babich, Founder and Director of the Del Amo Action Committee, join Hal to talk about the opening of Wishing Tree Park after 30 years of activism.

Troy Vaughn, the CEO of the Los Angeles Mission, joins Hal to talk about the recent Supreme Court ruling in Grants Pass v. Johnson. Then, hear from legal expert Ugo Lord about some of the California laws that went into effect July 1.   

The Benadryl Challenge is a social media challenge where kids are encouraged to take large amounts of Benadryl and take videos of themselves hallucinating.  

We feature the Madrona Marsh Nature Center, which has been preserved as a green oasis in the middle of Torrance. Learn about what makes the marsh special and take a tour of the nature center.

The CEO for Habitat for Humanity in the San Gabriel Valley joins Hal to talk about their new project to buy and rehabilitate homes in the El Sereno area. Then, hear about the recent project at Nicolas Junior High, which allows woodshop students to participate in the building of a tiny house.

Lois Neville and Ellen Boudreau Den Herder, co-directors of the Hollywood Fringe Fest, give us a preview of the festival that features some of the less mainstream performance artists. Then, hear from actor and comedian Nic Novicki, the founder of the Disability Film Challenge, which is back for an 11th year. Also, Lee Pugsley, winner of Best Film "Audio Description" in the Disability Film Awards,...

Victor Dominguez, President, YMCA-LA , Robert Sausedo, President/ CEO of Community Build,  and Dr. Wilma Franco, Executive Director of SELA Collab, join Hal Eisner to talk about  the volunteer project "Together in Service."

Matthew Allen, the new Special Agent in Charge of the DEA in Los Angeles, joins Hal to talk about his new job and his goals. Also, Dr. Itai Danovitch , the Chair of the Cedars-Sinai Department of Psychiatry, joins us to talk about addiction and how it is treated.  

Sarah Soteroff with Too Good To Go tells Hal about the app that lets businesses make good use of their excess food so that it doesn’t go to waste. Also, Lauren Schwendimann with Waymo talks about how the driverless car service is being received in LA and Santa Monica.

AI expert Chris Mattmann joins Hal to talk about the recent rash of AI nudes that teens have been sharing at local high schools and middle schools and how easy they are to create. Then, California State Senator Josh Becker weighs in on new legislation that could help curb abuses of artificial intelligence. Also, USC professor Karen North discusses the future of TikTok. 

In segment one, Hal speaks with financial expert Shinobu Hindert about changes in the tax laws. Also, Suzanne Seini with Innovate Realty joins Hal to talk about a recent settlement with the National Association of Realtors that reinforces the ability of consumers to negotiate the commission of their real estate agents. 

Hal speaks with Samantha P. Jessner – Presiding Judge, Superior Court of LA County, about the serious shortage of court reporters in the court system. Also, Jenn Drummond, a mountaineer and now an author who set a record by summiting the seven second-highest peaks in the world, talks about her new book.

Joshua West, Professor of Earth Sciences & Environmental Studies at USC, joins Hal to talk about the earth movement brought on by the recent storm system. Then hear from Aquilla Toy and Adrienne Rose about their nonprofit organization, Mentors Inc., that provides support to those who are struggling. Also, Laverne Delgado talks about Freedom and Fashion, an organization that uses fashion to com...

Dr. Jared Smith, distinguished engineer at Security Scorecard, joins Hal to talk about romance scams. Then, divorce attorney Sarah Intelligator discusses the dangerous "F words." Also, Michele Nealon from The Chicago School talks to Hal about the recent "epidemic" of loneliness.